Mar 20
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Foresail Shape
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When the backstay is
eased, the top of the
mainsail is much fuller,
creating a more powerful
shape.
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When the backstay
is tensioned, the main is
noticeably flatter, especially
near the top-third of the sail,
creating a depowered
shape.
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There’s more
headstay sag when the
backstay is eased, resulting
in there being more shape
in the front of the sail.
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The difference when
the backstay is tensioned,
creating a much flatter entry
and less depth in the
forward portion of the sail.
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Summary of Contents for 34.2
Page 1: ...Offshore Sailing 34 2 TRAINING MANUAL...
Page 2: ...Intentionally Blank...
Page 4: ...Mar 20 ii Intentionally Blank...
Page 6: ...Mar 20 iv Intentionally Blank...
Page 10: ...Mar 20 1 4 Storm Jib raised Highfield lever wire tack strop deck attachment point...
Page 15: ...Mar 20 3 3 Reefing pennants Reefing cringle rams horns...
Page 20: ...Mar 20 4 4 b Power...
Page 32: ...Mar 20 7 2...
Page 33: ...Mar 20 7 3 Setting up the yacht...
Page 34: ...Mar 20 7 4 Preparing the spinnaker...
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